Japanese Pilots Were Shocked by America’s P 38 Lightnings in the Solomons Discover the untold story of how the Lockheed P-38 Lightning revolutionized aerial warfare in the Pacific Theater during World War II. This comprehensive documentary explores the shocking first encounters between Japanese Zero pilots and American P-38s over the Solomon Islands in December 1942, when the twin-boomed fighter's unprecedented speed, altitude capability, and firepower shattered Japanese air superiority. Follow

70K views · 17K reactions | The Lockheed P-38 Lightning at the @worldwariiaviation has many rare qualities including the original yoke used by the aces (or pilots) that flew it during WWII. 勞 Thank you @scottklaers for teaching me this! #aviation #pilot #fly #flight #airplane #national #museum #warbird #military | Aviatress Alyssa | Facebook